PICTURES: Allentown welcomes 12 new police officers

Allentown welcomes 12 new police officers

APRIL BARTHOLOMEW / THE MORNING CALL

New Allentown Police Walter Oquendo (right) signs the Oath of Office as Allentown Police Chief Keith Morris witnesses during a Swearing-in and Badge Presentation Ceremony for 12 new Allentown police officers held at Allentown City Hall's Council Chambers on Friday, July 15, 2016.

New Allentown Police Walter Oquendo (right) signs the Oath of Office as Allentown Police Chief Keith Morris witnesses during a Swearing-in and Badge Presentation Ceremony for 12 new Allentown police officers held at Allentown City Hall's Council Chambers on Friday, July 15, 2016. (APRIL BARTHOLOMEW / THE MORNING CALL)

Allentown Mayor Ed Pawlowski (right) shakes hands with Officer Anthony Cruz before a Swearing-in and Badge Presentation Ceremony for 12 new Allentown police officers held at Allentown City Hall's Council Chambers on Friday, July 15, 2016.

Allentown Mayor Ed Pawlowski (right) shakes hands with Officer Anthony Cruz before a Swearing-in and Badge Presentation Ceremony for 12 new Allentown police officers held at Allentown City Hall's Council Chambers on Friday, July 15, 2016. (APRIL BARTHOLOMEW / THE MORNING CALL)